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An 1876 rifle in 40-60. The 45-60 is easy to form and load and I have one. That 40-60 forming takes patience, a lot of it. Plus the cartridge seems to have the same type of inherent accuracy, like I feel the 38-40 cartridge has. I have original Winchester bullet molds and reloading tools for both ca...

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What veeman said.

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I have a green shield with a white checkmark. This is a new computer I am on, as of Sunday, now using Duck Duck Go browser rather than GoogleChrome. My computed crashed just about the time the site went-down. But I kept on searching on my I-pad, to no avail. Just tried again after one day lay-off fr...

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Very nice condition rifle. Interesting configuration to that rifle in todays modern offerings. How long is that half octagon/round barrel? How many rounds does the half magazine hold?

And now.... Why did you consider this configuration -- to be to your liking?

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That has been a long absence. Good to see everything is back up.

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Two of my Rossi 357's in fact ran 38pecials real short, almost wadcutters, COAL in the low 1.3's(from memory, I made a post about here 4-5 years back). Surprising, I have not been that lucky to get down that low. I am presently planning to load the Lyman 429478 bullets into 44Mag, 44Spec and 44Russ...

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Thanks fellas, hmmm rossi's seemed to be less likely to feed than some of the others but I might try them anyway Mickbr, I have a Rossi 92 in 44Mag & 357Mag that will feed my 44Spec & 38Spec, respectively. It is not the fact of it being 'a Rossi' but the fact that it is a '92 designed confi...

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Go to Winchester Bob's website for parts. https://winchesterbob.com/?page_id=55

Custom parts made for the originals.

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I am not a member of the Cast Boolit forum, but I visit there frequently. I know a few on this forum are posting members there. I have not been able to open it up lately. Is it down or have they blocked me out someway? As far as I can get is a sign in page, for which I am not set up. Any thoughts? ...

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The CAS City site is working today as of 8:30 AM.

Links are working, now.

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The links won't open right now 8:00PM CT, because it appears there are issues with the site. The site won't open for me right now either. To answer your question I would state - Yes. The metal and gun parts are the same as standard revolvers. But the finish was similar to the Uberti Matte finish. He...

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Here is the original post, discussion of what is and what is not Uberti. This was the posting that then prompted mine, as linked above. Unfortunately, all the great photos and links no longer work after the Cas City site, did an update. The text alone, should give you all the details of what 'featur...

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Here you go read this posting of mine from back in 2016 over on the CAS City site. https://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=57375.0 Like Jim just posted, as I was looking to the posting, A and B serial numbers are Uberti. But our discussions bring the SN down to a D followed by 3 numbers ar...

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Interesting 'contraption' to press out the cases from the sizer die. Definitely appears that it will work to do the job without 'extreme pressures' to the brass.

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Very nice work.

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Thank you for sharing your pictures and memories with us. I find it helpful, to see these people in normal settings, rather than just the photos and names in magazine articles.
I do appreciate this.

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Very sad to see we are going to loss another prolific gun writer.

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That man uses the RIGHT container material for a shipping package. I will remember that the next time I go to ship something, important. Weight is less important than - safety or lost through container breakage -, these days. Glad you received you item this time around. I have seen and read your ear...

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DIDO - What Bill stated above. Good luck to you both through this time.

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Will still add a prayer for her. Good to hear that your wife is feeling better.

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Sounds like, you may have just been in the wrong type of restaurant, for the cuisine you where interested in.

Don't blame you one bit. Wrong impression for any establishment to present. I still see masks in my area also, (peoples choices/mental attitudes) but the baby is just not appropriate.

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Very nice presentation of some beautiful rifles and some shotguns. But a Daisy Pump bb gun to set everything, off. :shock: Could at least used the Spittin image 1894. :roll: The neighbor had the pump and I had the spittin image. Back in those good days, of being a kid. Enjoy the atmosphere of your h...

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I just put up another EDITTED UPDATE in my original posting above for this day 24th. According to new tracking info it may be arriving today, but we will just wait and see.

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I have waited awhile to post my two latest issues with USPS and Ebay purchases, until I finally received one of the items. Item one a very nice condition Lyman hammer FL resizer in 38-40 with box and instructions(no rod). Purchase Jan 9th and given to post office on 10th in Michigan. Departed on the...

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In Missouri, it was a high of about 15 but now at 8:00 PM it down to 9 and going to drop.

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The finest hand type reloading tool of that era was the John Browning patented designed 1881 Marlin loading tool. It did all the steps needed, and did them quickly. They are a bit expensive, and each tool was serial numbered like a firearm is. But they do a very nice job of reloading ammo easily. m...

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I just bought a ANTIQUE WINCHESTER 38-55 HAND RELOADING TOOL (Feb, 13, 1894) off of ebay. I just ordered a Henry Brass 38-55 and luckily picked up 5 boxes of ammo from my local dealer ( one Winchester hunting ammo and four boxes of cowboy loading ammo). I want to play around with this old hand load...

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OldWin,

Thanks for doing that. One more question please. From the photo I can't totally tell, Is that just a strong roll-crimp or a Lee FC?

Thanks again!

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I did want to comment on the 43-214A bullet weights as cast in this last batch. Not being too particular, they weight anywhere from 215gr to 217gr....but mostly 217gr. Thanks for posting this info. You are making 'me' feel a little better about my 'new to me' NEI final bullet weights. They will be ...

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I use the old Lyman 401043. I know many have trouble with it pushing in with smokeless loads, but I never have. OldWin, I do not want to redirect from the OP but... Please tell us what you do, differently. When I did that with the Original 44WCF bullet nothing seemed to hold steady, even the Lee FC...

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Truly, sorry to hear about your loss and the end of his life.

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I use the old Lyman 401043. I know many have trouble with it pushing in with smokeless loads, but I never have. OldWin, I do not want to redirect from the OP but... Please tell us what you do, differently. When I did that with the Original 44WCF bullet nothing seemed to hold steady, even the Lee FC...

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I bought the Accurate 40-175-H mold. The Lyman 40143 molds I have for blackpowder, 38/40's in pistol and rifle, all produce a 182 grain bullet, with pure lead. So, when looking for a good smokeless replacement, I finally decide that I had to go to a custom mold. After emailing with Tom and doing all...

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Bryan, Nice shooting and final results. But, I have have a few questions for you, because I am having a dilemma finding a smokeless crimp-able 44/40 bullet. So, what bullet are you using for your testing, mold # and what is the final weight and what alloy are you casting with? I shot an original Win...

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YES, you CAN get replacements from MP. I just ordered my first MP mould a few months ago and wondered the same thing after I got it. Looked on their site and there are several spare parts available for more than reasonable prices, but shipping will be a kick in the gut. Then, I wished I'd looked cl...

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I've never had need to replace one. Can you order them from MP directly? Thank you, you did answer my question in a manner that I wanted or hoped for. The fact that you have never had to replace them and that I have 10 left, well that will work. We will wait for the future to do anymore searching f...

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Question for anyone with a MP hollow point or hollow base bullet mold. Where do you get replacement E-clips for the connection stems? I got a New Old never used HB MP mold. But in the accessory bag, there were only 12 E-clips. I have already checked my local hardware stores and hobby shops, for thes...

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Oh MY!

Alliant just stated they would no longer making it, when June?? But now, they are making it and selling, again. I think or do you think, this is some old stock that the shop held back, then just RAISED the price on because, of the none existence of.

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Very kind gesture and a Merry Christmas back to you and your family. Enjoy the Holiday and The Coming New Year, too.

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With the newer Rossi '92, the only thing I immediately changed was the plastic follower, with a metal one.

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Congrats! I only have bought a Lyman 358345 mold for 357 testing two weeks ago and then three days ago won an NEI 427-200 -- 4 cavity for crimped smokeless 44-40 loads. These are the 'types' and prices, I look to buy. :D :roll: I bought a couple single cavity Ideal/Lyman molds for the 44/40 that we...

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Congrats!

I only have bought a Lyman 358345 mold for 357 testing two weeks ago and then three days ago won an NEI 427-200 -- 4 cavity for crimped smokeless 44-40 loads. These are the 'types' and prices, I look to buy.

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Here you go do you want another Pope mold in 32-40. I just accidentally found this while looking through the different mold listings. Thank you for your response to my questions. https://www.ebay.com/itm/126819185114?_skw=noe+bullet+mold&itmmeta=01JES1XQ1245C0RFF8AB7DFZR0&hash=item1d870331da...

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"...and it has all the "WAX" markings Pope used to indicate where melted wax should be use to lubricate pivot points." Sir, could you point out 'just where' those wax points are? I have read and have been 'TRYING' to use beeswax on the spots 'I' think are being referred to on mol...

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Shrapnel, I like your use of knotty pine for molding, trim and framing in your home. My father was a carpenter, who built his own house, that I was raised in. He also used knotty pine for baseboards, window framing and door framing, throughout. Also full porch with covered, walls and ceiling. Brings...

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Nicely done and a talented daughter to help you get there.
I have seen through the years that you have an impressive collections of firearms and this is a very fitting display for them.
Hope the rest of the room, lays out as you wish, as the remodel continues.

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Flint, It appears that I will have to look further into the 1894's builds. I only have originals from 1873 to 1892 and a replica 1876 in Rifle configurations. I only have a Winchester 1894 carbine- built in 1974. I did not realize a drastic shift occurred in method construction. I do apologize for t...

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Nice buck there. Looks like a clean shot and fast kill, I hope.

What is the caliber, 45Colt?

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I stand corrected because I have only handed Originals, not the more modern models. I did not know that, thanks for that.

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Due a search engine search for 'Half magazine Winchester 1894' and look at all the images. See this image. https://s3.amazonaws.com/mgm-content/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2021/06/01/13318330_02_winchester_1873_deluxe_long_ri_640.jpg The nose cap screws NEVER hold the magazine in place on any Winch...

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